Endangered North Atlantic right whales are making a slow comeback

Today, their biggest threats are ship collisions and getting tangled in fishing gear. For once, however, there’s good news from the marine conservation community. Estimates for North Atlantic right whale populations are slowly increasing, according to a New England Aquarium statement. Read more here.

Marine debris threatens sea turtles on Israel’s shores

Marine debris poses a major threat to Israel’s sea turtles; most are entangled in fishing gear or plastic, others suffer gut damage from ingestion; the SeaWatch app aims to help save them by enabling public reporting of turtle sightings and hazards. Read more here.

Is Earth on track for a mass extinction? More than 48,000 animals are now at risk of extinction

The IUCN has updated its ‘Red List’, revealing that three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction. Read more here.

Milestone in marine restoration achieved with 50,000 oysters released

The oysters are expected to improve water quality, capture carbon, and create habitats for marine life. Read more here.

How underwater internet cables could help save these endangered whales

The ambitious project hinges on the premise that the same hair-thin strands carrying internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone. Read more here.